Newcastle striker Ameobi to play for Nigeria against Venezuela friendly match

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has been called up to the Nigeria squad for the friendly against Venezuela in Miami on November 14. Ameobi's family moved from nigeria to Newcastle when he was five
Ameobi, 31, was born in Zaria, Nigeria and had previously represented England at youth level, but confirmed his intention to play for the Super Eagles in 2009. -espn